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Harajuku Cotton Candy from Totti Candy Factory
Japan

Top Things to See and Do in Tokyo

Our family of three absolutely loves Tokyo.  When we recently returned from Tokyo, we asked each other what our favorite things were about the city.  Here are the things that were at the top of all of our lists. There is so much to see and do in Tokyo, and this is by no means …

Yukiko, Tour guide in Tokyo
Japan

Review: Tokyo Tour Guide

I recently visited Japan for the first time with my husband, Josh, and our daughter.  On our first trip to Japan, I wanted to hire a tour guide in Tokyo.  Being immersed in the completely different language, alphabet and culture seemed much easier with a tour guide on our first day.  That’s where Yukiko and …

3D latte art, Dog, Tokyo, Japan. Reissue Cafe
Japan

3D Latte Art in Tokyo

UPDATED January 2020: Kohei Matsuno (the creator of these amazing 3D latte art creations) has opened his own cafe. The new place is called Hat Coffee Latte Art Club and is located in the Asakusa/Kuramae area. I am a huge fan of latte art, from the simple heart to the more complex designs.  It makes …

Thailand

Top Things to do in Bangkok

Top Things to do in Bangkok  Visit the Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn)  Drop in to a Floating Market  Explore the Grand Palace  Discover the Wat Phra Gaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)  Take the Express Boat on the Chao Phrya  Ride in a Tuk Tuk  Notice the Contradictions Throughout the City  Visit the Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) Located on the …

Italy

Top Things to do in Rome

One of my first and favorite memories of Rome is walking purposely to one site, and on the way, passing by ruins of ancient Roman remains.  There was no sign to describe what it was, and it was not in the guidebooks. The Romans had unearthed  just another roman empire-era site.  This is common throughout Rome. There is so much …

Perfect_Cappuccino
Italy

Cappuccino in Italy-the Essentials

When we are in Italy, we make it a point to do two things every day:  eat gelato and drink cappuccino.  Cappuccino is good in most European countries, but it is extraordinary in Italy.  Italians have perfected the espresso, which is the essential start to a great cappuccino.   What is cappuccino?  Cappuccino is 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk and …